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    18hp Opposed-Twin Briggs, Yard-Man tractor

    Another season over and she's sleeping through the winter. Fuel stabilized and engine fogged as usual. This fall was the 28th time though. The thing just keeps on going, I'd estimate at least 800hrs on it by now. Valvetrain makes a bit of a racket (flathead) and it likes to sip oil, but...
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    Yard Man 18hp lawn tractor gear oil

    I've been thinking of changing the gearbox oil for quite some time now. The tractor is from '87 and I guess the oil has never been changed. Gearbox is a fully manual unit (as in non-hydro). Few questions I've been pondering: 1. Correct oil type 2. Best oil to avoid leaks in the future with old...
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    E85 price and availability in the U.S

    Here in Finland E85 came to the market in '09. Now there are some 40 stations that offer it. The flexifuel fleet is steadily growing, mainly hindered by the fact that E85 stations are few and far between. E85 costs now 0.998e/L = 5.02USD/gal. Regular gasoline E10 (95RON) costs 1.71e/L =...
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    Using 30wt in a 5.7 Hemi

    What would you guys reckon, will the mds system work with a 0w-30 9.6cst oil? That's just barely in the 30's range. Here in Finland the 5w-20 grade is only available at the st..dealer (PYB) and PP at another place where they ask 20 friggin euros a quart. Opinions, experiences, will a thin 30wt...
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